Sellers always want to know how they can get more money for their property without breaking the bank. There are quite a few things someone can affordably do to increase the value of their property without spending a lot of money. Surprisingly I have found that buyers cannot see the potential of a place due […]
Residential
Designing A Timeless Mid-Century Kitchen, My Yellow Kitchen!
January 28, 2025 – 2:28 pm
Before and After My Kitchen… A year ago I updated my 1953 mid-century kitchen. I’m glad I did this after living in my home for a while. Because I wouldn’t have realized how we utilized the spaces in our kitchen. This is the main benefit of delaying a remodel until your home has been […]
Navigating Appliances and Vendors on Kauai
May 30, 2024 – 9:46 am
Navigating Appliances on Kauai can be so Tricky! Here is why: In-stock Appliances are a hit or miss Its a hit or miss but mainly a miss. Home Depot is so up and down with in stock appliances on Kauai. The store could have 5 washers in stock one day then be sold out […]
Cesspool to Septic Tank Conversion in Hawaii
October 13, 2022 – 3:01 pm
This blog is all about cesspool’s and septic tanks in Hawaii and my experience switching over. Recently (2022) I converted my cesspool to a septic tank. Supposedly this will be a mandatory requirement in Hawaii by 2050. You can read more about that here. I decided to switch over for a few reasons. The main […]
What to Fix When Selling A House – Where to Spend Your Time and Energy
December 6, 2021 – 1:23 pm
Doing updates and repairs to a property can bring a properties value up. However doing certain things can not pay off as expected. Meaning the cost of the repair/remodel can outweigh the amount of money the seller would be getting in return. Therefore many people are left with the question of what to fix and […]
County of Kauai Long-Term Affordable Tenant Occupied Rental Program
October 15, 2021 – 7:47 pm
On June 28, 2017, the County of Kauai Council passed Bill No. 2659- Long-Term Affordable Tenant Occupied Rental Program. This bill gives any homeowner who owns investment property the option to apply for the homestead property tax rate, if the owner’s Real Property is classified as an affordable long-term rental. Here are the 2026 Affordable […]
The Best Place To Live on Kauai By Neighborhoods
July 11, 2021 – 1:40 pm
The Best Places to Live on Kauai: When you live anywhere on Kauai , you live in paradise, but choosing the best place to live can depend on what your life style entails. Kauai has 5 main geographic living areas. The West, South, Central, East Some residents who live on one side of the island, […]
Condominium PROJECTS IN PRINCEVILLE: Princeville Sealodge I:
January 18, 2021 – 2:30 pm
Brief history on Princeville Sealodge One of the oldest condominium projects in Princeville is the Princeville Sealodge I. Completed in 1974 the Developer Lalakea Corp. chose an ideal spot for this cliff top full ocean view project. Many units have unobstructed ocean views while some units have partial ocean views. The project is uniquely designed […]
Living near the ocean on Kauai VS. Living near the mountains on Kauai
January 11, 2018 – 9:48 pm
Living next to the ocean vs. Living next to the mountains Mauka Vs. Makai Do you want to know what it’s like living next to the ocean or living next to the mountains on Kauai? Both are beautiful and both lets say have their “benefits” and “drawbacks”. Really these “drawbacks” are not too bad when […]
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